When scientists were doing Doppler readings on celestial bodies (determining whether they were moving towards or away from us) the Pleiades showed neither a red nor a blue shift (which means they aren’t moving relative to the earth. There is a centuries-old statement that “the Pleiades are fixed in the heavens.” Kind of interesting.

This is the “trip fantastic!” I liked this upbeat poem with a bit of the Simon and Garfunkel, “Feeling Groovy” song of “skipping down the cobblestones” in it. 🌞 😊 Then, of course, you included, “Homeward Bound.” I liked the intertwining of the music unless it was purely unintentionally?! 🎶 💞

Good to know and I should have known it was all planned as a serious poem, Merril. It was well received.
My brain is usually on break and will wait till I have rested to catch up soon.
When “cobble” was used (stepping “stones” was your title) then whenever people say “homeward bound” I think of S & G’s iconic song.
I must have their playlist more on the top of my mind. . . I also liked the song by the Monkees’ titled, “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone.”
There are sometimes people who purposely use music as a subliminal message. . .

The fun thing about poetry is people can have all sorts of interpretations! I do say at the end that it’s a prompt for dVerse using the word “cobble.” I have used songs in my poems many times, and who knows, maybe Simon and Garfunkel was in the back of my mind. 🙂 I’m happy to be associated with their music–it’s a compliment, Robin. Rest up, and hope you feel OK. ❤

It is typical of many challenging professions, so my mind isn’t worn to a thread but my body is. Those authors, lawyers, professors and doctors who put in ten to twelve hour days are much more stressed. . .
You were editing an all consuming project while still writing poetry and Monday’s Musings. 😀 I admire that you have kept up with your blog and others, too. 💐